# Marble Maze Race vs Marble Master

The clearest difference is rating: Marble Master at 4.7 against Marble Maze Race's 3.8. Marble Master also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 49 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). Marble Maze Race's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Marble Maze Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marble Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Marble Maze Race's written reviews are positive against 29% of Marble Master's.

Marble Maze Race ships an update every 49 months, Marble Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Maze Race | Marble Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-maze-race/id548965425/reviews) | **[4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byrd Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495223681) | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) |

## What reviewers say

### Marble Maze Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-maze-race/id548965425)

Race your marble through challenging mazes, collecting jewels for points and avoiding bombs. Compete with others on global leaderboards across 20 levels. Test your speed and precision to reach the finish flag.

**Highlights:** 20 challenging levels, Collect jewels for points, Avoid bombs, Game Center integration, Global leaderboards, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marble Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134)

Engage in a classic marble puzzle experience. Match, shoot, and blast colorful marbles through vibrant levels. Compete in events and challenge players globally to prove your matching skills.

**Highlights:** Classic marble puzzle levels, Vibrant and diverse scenes, In-game events, Compete with friends, Challenge players worldwide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Value Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Value Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Novice's Value Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mentor's Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master's Value Items | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic Zuma-like experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and transitions
- 👍 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
- 🚀 Hundreds of levels to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔥 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in higher levels
- 🔥 Ads that redirect to the App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles not disappearing from the screen
- Inability to exit certain game modes
- Inconsistent behavior when watching ads for rewards
- Purchased items not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable in-game tutorials
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- More transparent in-app purchase options
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Maze Race free?

Marble Maze Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marble Master free?

Marble Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marble Maze Race or Marble Master?

Marble Master is rated higher. Marble Maze Race averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Marble Master averages 4.7 from 114K ratings.

### Do Marble Maze Race or Marble Master have ads?

Marble Master shows ads; Marble Maze Race does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Maze Race or Marble Master?

Marble Maze Race ships an update every 49 months, and Marble Master weekly. Most recently, Marble Maze Race was updated on October 20, 2026 and Marble Master on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*